Good morning, Bend.

The Council on Aging received over $100,000 in grant funding to boost its Meals on Wheels program that delivered 150,000 meals with a 7% increase last year and is also funding its Caring Connections service.

Seniors who have difficulty leaving home or preparing meals may qualify for help.

Four Redmond gardeners joined the 31st High Desert Garden Tour that drew over 400 visitors on Monday, July 20 at various local gardens.

OSU Extension officials will scout new locations for next year after Saturday.

Crews contained two wildfires in Redmond over the weekend without damaging homes; one near Dry Canyon Park triggered an evacuation as it spread into backyards, while a second began on NW Oak Lane after an exploding target and was contained Monday plus rain helped cool the flames.

Firefighters responded to a 5-acre brush fire on Sunday afternoon in Redmond after a property owner shot an exploding target + two helicopters and an airplane helped protect nearby homes, and the owner was cited for reckless endangerment.

Young Listeners' Guild is offering free BOGO concert tickets for ages 17 and under when buying a regular-priced ticket for Sunriver Music Festival concerts from Aug.

10-20 at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall and Tower Theatre in downtown Bend.

Fire officials warned that red flag conditions and isolated dry thunderstorms (gusts up to 35 mph) will increase wildfire risks in Fire Weather Zones 698, 700, and 705 tomorrow.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory until 4 PM to help residents limit outdoor activities.

Fire crews are battling the Akawa Butte Fire that has burned over 10,000 acres nine miles northwest of Crooked River Ranch today.

They are reinforcing dozer lines and targeting hot spots as new resources arrive after a community meeting held Monday.

Repair Cafe will return on Aug.

26 (5 to 7 p.m.) at the Central Library, offering residents a free workshop to fix broken lamps, torn clothing, electronics and more as volunteers guide DIY repairs, with families invited to join and learn repair skills.

Overnight, firefighters built control lines and protected homes as the Brewer and Box Springs fires pushed southeast along SE Grizzly Road and nearby corridors.

Evacuation orders remain while smoke affects air quality and additional resources are arriving today.

Dr. Stephen Kornfeld, a semi-retired oncologist and top birder known for his role during an April cruise outbreak, will speak at the Deschutes Brewery Public House (1044 NW Bond St) on July 30 from 6:30-8pm, hosted by the Central Oregon Medical Society.

Bend-based professional triathlete Paula Findlay won the full IRONMAN Lake Placid race on Sunday, finishing in 8:47:43 and setting a new bike course record (4:50:26).

Her win qualifies her for the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona on Oct. 10.

After a three-year break, Kyle Trudeau won his fourth High Cascades 100 on Saturday afternoon in the Deschutes National Forest, finishing in 6 hours, 41 minutes and 59 seconds at the Athletic Club of Bend where two local riders finished in the top 10.

Munch & Music Concert Series

5-9 p.m. — Drake Park — Free entry — Enjoy a community celebration with live music, great food, and family fun at the 35th season of Munch & Music.

Bend Summer Hoopfest

All day — Bend, OR — Registration required — Experience thrilling basketball tournaments in the heart of Oregon.

Reiki Level 2 Attunement & Certification

10 AM – 4 PM — Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, LLC — Pre-registration required — Dive deep into the world of Reiki healing with Level 2 training and certification.

Beertown Comedy Open Mic

6:30-9 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a laugh at the #1 Open Mic night for local comedians.

History Pub: A Century of Bend's Water System

7-9 p.m. — McMenamins Old St. Francis School — $5 — Discover the intriguing history of Bend's water system with insights from a local expert.

Munch & Music Concert Series

5-9 p.m. — Drake Park — Free entry — Celebrate summer with free live music and local food vendors at this beloved concert series in Bend.

Steve Earle Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the storytelling prowess of acclaimed singer-songwriter Steve Earle live.

Lindsey Stirling - Duality Untamed Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — No tickets available currently — Experience an electrifying performance by Lindsey Stirling at a scenic venue.

Dominick Antonelli's Original Music Performance

6-8 p.m. — General Duffy's Waterhole — Food and drink available — Experience heartfelt lyrics and acoustic instrumentals by a rising star on his first national tour.

Luke Bryan: Word On The Street Tour

6-7:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan perform his feel-good country anthems live.